Samsung PM9C1a
Samsung
42 Overall Score
vs
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X
Western Digital
96 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung PM9C1a
No customer feedback yet
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X
92 out of 100 medium confidence 17 reviews
The WD_BLACK SN850X is highly praised for its exceptional speed and reliability, often compared favorably to competitors like Samsung and Solidigm. Users highlight its value for money, especially when on sale, and its suitability for both gaming and general high-performance tasks. Some concerns about potential issues are mitigated by firmware updates, and the drive is confirmed to work well with PS5 and Windows 11.
Pros
- Blazing fast speeds
- Reliable performance
- Great value for money
- Easy PS5 installation
- Works with Windows 11
Cons
- Potential firmware issues
- 4TB version double-sided
- May require heatsink for intense use
Speed 6
Reliability 5
Value for money 3
Ps5 compatibility 3
Firmware concerns 2
Windows 11 boot 1
Scores
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Specifications
| Samsung PM9C1a | Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X | |
|---|---|---|
| Drive | ||
| Capacity | ||
| Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Interface | PCIe 4.0 x4 | PCIe 4.0 x4 |
| Protocol | NVMe | NVMe |
| PCIe Generation | 4 | 4 |
| External | ✗ | ✗ |
| Performance | ||
| Sequential Read (MB/s) | ||
| Sequential Write (MB/s) | ||
| Random Read (IOPS) | No data | |
| Random Write (IOPS) | No data | |
| Hardware | ||
| NAND | TLC | TLC |
| DRAM Cache | — | ✓★ |
| Reliability | ||
| Endurance (TBW) | No data | |
| MTBF (hours) | No data | |
| Warranty (years) | — | 3★ |
| Features | ||
| Heatsink | — | ✗ |
| Hardware Encryption | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung PM9C1a
- Strong speed (77th percentile)
- Below average endurance (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average capacity (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average social proof (26th percentile)
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong random (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong feature (94th percentile)94th %ile
Pricing
Samsung PM9C1a0.318score per dollar
vs
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X0.169score per dollar
Samsung PM9C1a offers 1.9x better value for money
Samsung PM9C1a
Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X
Verdict
Winner: Western Digital WD_BLACK SN850X
Scores 96 overall, wins 6 of 6 usage categories and 10 of 17 specs.
